Political status of Taiwan Commentary

China the Aggressor?

A look at how China may be thinking about its sphere of influence—and American ambitions.

China Spats

Beijing's uncooperative attitude has played into the hands of hawks. But Washington must pick its battles.

Talk to Pyongyang

South Korea and America need to press hard for a deal with North Korea before higher tensions erupt in more violence.

Beijing's Attitude Adjustment

China’s recent angry rhetoric wasn’t indicitive of a more bellicose Beijing. The Chinese propaganda machine simply got out of control.

The Smear Campaign

Charges of anti-Semitism against GOP Senate candidate Tom Campbell are completely overblown.

China's Temper Tantrum

The Taiwan arms sale won’t wreck our relationship with Beijing—and Chinese threats to the contrary are mostly hot air.

The China Syndrome

Beijing won’t be able to threaten the American homeland anytime soon. So why is everyone panicking about China’s military buildup?

Kim III

Pyongyang’s nuclear antics are prompted by domestic turmoil, not schemes for global domination. While the West frets over proliferation, Kim Jong-il is worrying about his heir.

Worried Dragon

There’s no shortage of issues that could derail the U.S.-China relationship: North Korea, Iran, Taiwan, rising protectionist sentiment in the United States. Ted Galen Carpenter reports from Beijing.

Optimistic Development

China’s in it for the long haul, according to the country’s Deputy Chief of Mission to the United States, Minister Xie Feng. He’s also hopeful about the prospects for U.S.-China relations.

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May 26, 2012